Undergraduate course
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced)
The University of Newcastle
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About
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Understanding the science behind human behaviour, the human brain and its effect on the way we act and why form the foundation of psychological science. The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced) will not only help you deepen your understanding of theoretical methodologies – but with opportunities to participate in work-integrated learning, you’ll develop valuable connections with industry and other professionals to improve employment outcomes when you graduate. This fascinating and evolving field will prepare you to work in a broad range of industries where you can positively impact the lives of others.
Areas of study Clinical and abnormal behaviour, cognition and information processing, developmental psychology, neuroscience, perceptual processes and learning theory, psychopharmacology, research methodology, social psychology and personality, statistics.
Career opportunities Practising psychologist (with additional honours year), case worker, mediator, case manager, careers counsellor, market researcher, juvenile justice officer.
Professional recognition This degree is currently accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved by the Psychology Board of Australia. Upon completion of an APAC accredited undergraduate degree, students who go on to complete either the Honours or postgraduate study in Psychology will be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Please note that after completion of an APAC accredited undergraduate degree, a further minimum of three years education and training in psychology is required to register as a psychologist in Australia.
Honours Available as an additional year (or part time equivalent) to meritorious students.
Fees and charges Refer to University of Newcastle current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Applicants should have completed Mathematics Advanced and Biology.
Additional selection criteria: Predicted minimum selection rank for 2021 is 95.00.
Applicants with higher education study
If you completed higher education or partial higher education studies your grade point average can be converted to a selection rank to be used for admission purposes.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you studied vocational education and training, the type of qualification, whether or not you completed it, and if it was graded or competency-based, will all be taken into consideration to assess your eligibility for admission.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you haven't completed any formal secondary, VET or higher education studies we offer a range of options to get you on the pathway to your dream degree.
Advanced standing
If you have already successfully undertaken relevant study at another higher education institution or from the TAFE/VET sector, you may be granted credit on enrolment in a program. This is in addition to using that study to help determine your rank and eligibility to enter a program at the University of Newcastle.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UON website.
University of Newcastle degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2020)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2020 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
Notes
- Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2020 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in 2016 to 2018) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites by publishing:
- separate data for 2018 Year 12 students and 2016/17 Year 12 students
- data relating to an entire year's intake (eg all offers made in 2019 – semesters 1 and 2).
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Review of programs
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review. For up-to-date details, visit University of Newcastle degrees.
Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs with honours are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on honours component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.